Law Schools to Gain Insight into Applicants’ Educational and Economic Backgrounds
Introduction Law schools may soon have access to more detailed information about the educational and economic challenges faced by applicants…
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Increased Demand Leads to Additional LSAT Test Date
Due to a surge in interest, an extra testing day has been added to the June administration of the Law…
Law School Admission Test (LSAT) Writing Section to Undergo Major Overhaul
In a significant development set to reshape the assessment landscape for aspiring law students, the Law School Admission Council (LSAC)…
Law School Admission Council Pilots Inclusive Program to Address Diversity Concerns Post-Harvard Decision
Amidst ongoing discussions surrounding diversity in education, mainly fueled by the U.S. Supreme Court’s pivotal decision in June 2023 (Students…
Personal Statements Gain Importance for Minority Law School Applicants Post-Harvard Decision
When an anonymous student from Harvard heard about the Students for Fair Admissions v. President and Fellows of Harvard College…
Law Schools See Fewer Applicants with High LSAT Scores
Summary: Data from the Law School Admission Council shows that the number of applicants with high LSAT scores has dropped…
Law School Admission Council Must Revise Accommodation Policies
Summary: The Law School Admission Council will have to put new disability accommodation rules into place before the December administration…
Many Law Schools Lowering Admissions Requirements
Summary: Although it may now be easier to get accepted to law school, many students will be grossly unprepared and…
Law Schools in Connecticut Adjusting to Low Applicant Numbers
Two of the three law schools in Connecticut are seeing double-digit drops in applications for the upcoming fall semester, according…
Law School Admission Council Pays $7.73 Million Penalty to the DOJ
The Law School Admission Council (LSAC) paid a $7.73 million penalty to the Department of Justice on Tuesday, according to…
Diversity Matters Award Presented to Ten Law Schools and National LSAC Meeting
Diversity has been the subject of discussion throughout the legal industry for many years, as law firms acknowledge its importance…
Website Issue for LSAC Forces Some Law Schools to Push Back Application Deadline
A glitch with the Law School Admission Council's online system has caused prospective law students and admissions offices to scramble…